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SECTION 10.2.11.3
PROTECTION
A. Protection of Vertical Opening
1. Any vertical opening shall be enclosed or protected.
Exception no. 1: Unprotected vertical openings in accordance with
Section 10.2.6.2 of this IRR shall be permitted.
Exception no. 2:
In sleeping quarters smoke compartments,
unprotected vertical openings shall be permitted in accordance with
the conditions of 10.2.6.2of this IRR, provided that the height between
the lowest and highest finished floor levels does not exceed seven
meters (7 m). The number of levels shall not be restricted. Sleeping
quarters subdivided in accordance with this section shall be permitted
to be considered as part of the communicating space. The separation
shall not be required to have a fire resistance rating.
B. Interior Finish
Interior finish shall be Class A or Class B
C. Detection, Alarm and Communication Systems
1. Detention and correctional occupancies shall be provided with a fire
alarm system in accordance with Section 10.2.6.4 of this IRR, except as
modified by the succeeding paragraphs.
2. Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by manual means in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.4 of this IRR, by means of any required
detection devices or detection systems, and by means of waterflow
alarm in the sprinkler system.
Exception No. 1: Manual fire alarm boxes shall be permitted to be
locked, provided that staff is present within the area when it is
occupied and staff has keys readily available to unlock the boxes.
Exception No. 2: Manual fire alarm boxes shall be permitted to be
located in a staff location, provided that the staff location is attended
when the building is occupied and that the staff attendant has direct
supervision of the sleeping area.
3. Occupant notification shall be accomplished automatically in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.4 of this IRR, a positive alarm
sequence shall be permitted.
Exception: any smoke detectors required by this chapter shall be
permitted to be arranged to alarm at a constantly attended location
only and shall not be required to accomplish general occupant
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